A blog about healthy organic living, and life in general

Category: Life in General

THE SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD I was thrilled to be nominated for a second award by Helen @helens_journey I’ve only just begun to get acquainted with this phenomenal blogging community. This is a terrific way for bloggers to get to know one another better and to show support. I started talking […]

As I was enjoying my Saturday morning cup of coffee and scrolling through my Facebook wall, I came across a blog post from WordPress called, “I Write Because…” As I was reading what inspires other bloggers, it got me thinking why I write. Why do I blog? Off and […]

Not even two whole months have passed in 2018 and there have already been eight school shootings not including the horrific shooting at Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day. I’m not going to talk about why the young man in question was sold an automatic weapon, or how […]

How surprised was I when I received a notification that I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award? I’m a fairly new blogger, so this was quite a big deal to me. Since getting involved with this community, the outpouring of support is amazing. I get to pay […]

A Personal Reflection Steven…one of my favorite neighbors. One thing that draws me to this man is his smiling face and always positive attitude. He is a die hard Oakland Raiders fan and that sealed the deal on our neighborly friendship. I usually see Steven whenever I walk […]

I just love sunsets. They are totally original and can never be recreated as they are all one of a kind. Definition: Sunset or sundown is the daily disappearance of the Sun below the horizon as a result of Earth’s rotation. Sunsets can be mesmerizing. Why are they […]

Some of the reasons I love living where I do are: 1. I can still get roses 🌹 in mid-December. They may not be as pretty as my spring roses, but they add beauty to my home. I never thought I’d be able to grow roses. I was […]

When I saw this picture, I thought it represented everything I think about when thinking about doTERRA. DoTERRA means “Gift of the Earth” and this picture sums it up beautifully. What better gift to give to yourself than natural, holistic oils? Since the cold and flu season are […]

My husband has often pointed out to me how (as he calls it) obsessed with “time” I am. At first I was very defensive about it, but as I sat down to really think about it I realized he was right. I’m the first to point out when […]

Today I woke up to a crisp autumn morning (53 degrees in California). Bailey and I went for our walk on the green belt in our neighborhood. I live in the foothills of Mt Diablo and I get to stare at this mountain everyday when I walk. Most […]